Hurricane Rafael makes landfall in Cuba as a ‘life-threatening’ category 3 storm – Times of India
Hurricane Rafael, a Category 3 storm, made landfall in Cuba on Wednesday, causing major damage and widespread power outages across the country. The storm had already impacted the Cayman Islands and Jamaica, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and dangerous storm surges to these island nations.Before Rafael hit Cuba, the government issued warnings and urged citizens to prepare. Schools and public transportation were shut down, and flights in and out of Havana and Varadero were canceled. Thousands of people in the western part of the island were evacuated, as reported by the Associated Press.Forecasters warned Rafael could bring “life-threatening” storm surges, winds and flash floods.“While conditions have improved on Grand Cayman, residents are advised to exercise extreme caution on the road...